A video from Betsy encouraging you to complete a survey included in today’s Daily Briefing that will help make Winter Park’s economic recovery plan as meaningful as possible
A reminder about our virtual Legislative Update on Wednesday, moderated by Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell
A summary of yesterday’s City Commission meeting
Invitations to today’s Housing Industry Key Connect virtual gathering, tomorrow’s online Membership Orientation and next week’s Hot Seat.
A list of businesses’ re-opening plans
Member news updates
Please Take Our THRIVE Winter Park
Economic Recovery Survey
As Winter Park begins the important work of recovering from the economic blow delivered by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that we collect data. This morning, we emailed a survey that will help us measure the economic impacts of business closures over the past two months and we are also including a link HERE. This survey, created by a team of economists at the Balmoral Group, is step one in the creation of an Economic Impact Study that will help guide Winter Park’s recovery. Please help us be successful by taking the survey. Thank you.
A Review of Florida’s 2020 Legislative Session
Moderated by Orlando Sentinel Columnist Scott Maxwell Tomorrow, May 13 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Webinar
Scott Maxwell - Orlando Sentinel Columnist
Local legislative leaders join us each year following adjournment of the Florida Legislature to discuss their goals and accomplishments and review legislative needs on the horizon.
This year we will take the discussion, in the form of a webinar, one critical step further, reviewing Florida’s urgent, unanticipated needs through the lens of the coronavirus pandemic. We’re excited that Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell will again moderate the discussion.
The entire delegation has been invited to participate and the following have accepted:
Sen. David Simmons
District 9
Sen. Linda Stewart
District 13
Sen. Victor Torres, Jr.
District 15
Rep. Anna V. Eskamani
District 47
Rep. Joy Goff-Marcil
District 30
Rep. Amy Mercado
District 48
Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith
District 49
Rep. David Smith
District 28
Scott Maxwell is well-known for his appreciation of local and statewide politics, his poignant observations and his tireless support of our community. As our moderator, he will engage legislators in a review of Florida’s 2020 legislative accomplishments and invite them to share their hopes for Florida’s post-pandemic recovery.
Register today to join us for this discussion of Florida’s ever-broadening range of needs and an opportunity to thank our representatives in Tallahassee for the work that still lies ahead.
Commissioners submitted questions today on the topics they wish to discuss with representatives of the architectural, construction and project management teams at tomorrow’s Work Session. They indicated at last night’s City Commission meeting that they are primarily interested in budgetary details and construction updates and plans, including the success of the soil de-mucking process, the materials needed to construct the buildings’ shells, stormwater management guidelines prescribed by the St. John’s Water Management District and planned parking space.
Tomorrow, May 13, 2 p.m. - We’re inviting everyone to our virtual Member Orientation on Wednesday. Whether you’re a new member, long-time member who would benefit from a refresher course, or just considering joining the Chamber, please attend as we share what membership can do for you and your business. Learn about the power of our membership directory, your website listing, and how you can connect with the community even when our live events are paused.
Wednesday, May 20, 4 p.m. - Hear from Central Florida’s top entrepreneurs as they take on the hot seat and tell their story about building a successful business. This month’s Hot Seat Academy will feature Betsy and Jon Hughes, owners of Track Shack.
Today, May 12, 4 p.m. - Managing Your Stress the Healthy Way: Stress is inevitable. You cannot stop it but you can learn how to react and manage it when it occurs in a healthy way. Research proves that unmanaged stress negatively impacts your physical, mental, social and spiritual health. Learn how to identify the warning signs of chronic stress while also discovering ways to cope. Join us as we hear from Jessica Daly, Consumer Health Librarian at Orlando Health as she addresses how to manage your stress the healthy way.
Speaker: Jessica Daly, Consumer Health Librarian, Orlando Health
Be On Park – Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Blu On The Avenue– Monday through Saturday, noon – 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 9
C. Brenner Realtors – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Commercial real estate, free market analysis. “We have been through 5 crisis times in the past and survived. Hopefully we can help you through the current crisis.”
Cater Nation – “We are still OPEN and ready to take your drop-off catering orders online or by phone, 321-206-3101. With the start of Phase 1, we are looking forward to the reopening of those restaurant partners who were forced to close. We are proud to be located here in Central Florida and drive business to so many local Winter Park restaurants.”
CDC Floral – Phone 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or in the office by appointment.
Charyli - Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon, shopping by appointment; noon – 3 p.m., doors open; 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., shopping by appointment. Also still providing curb side pickup, local deliveries and shopping online at www.charylistores.com with free shipping.
Club Pilates Winter Park – Boutique openMonday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or by appointment. “Our Fitness Attire Retail Boutique is now open. We offer great quality brands such as Beyond Yoga, Glyder, Splendid, Spiritual Gangster, NUX and much more! Sustainable bamboo options, too! Right now, we have heavily discounted our products to clear the shelves for new inventory when our Fitness studio re-opens. Masks required to shop. Come get some Retail Therapy!”
Dogtopia of Orlando – Winter Park – Tuesday through Thursday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. “We’ll be open for daycare starting on Tuesday, May 5th! To start as we ramp back up, we’ll be open 3 days a week. As we progress through May, we hope to get back to our normal schedule and also resume boarding services.”
E tennis – “We offer curbside service, home delivery, shipping and our store is open for shopping at 25% capacity. Huge sale on apparel, 40% off. All racquets on sale starting today.” Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Edwards Financial Services – Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. “Focusing on ensuring our neighbors have a secure financial plan for their business as well as themselves as Winter Park opens back up.”
Fannie Hillman and Associates – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. “We're excited about helping and supporting our business neighbors.”
Jen Adams Photography – “I am offering 45-minute shoots for the price of a 30-minute shoot ($175 instead of $250), 1-hour shoots for the price of a 45-minute shoot ($250 instead of $325). Email avphoto@mac.com for more information or call/text 407-310-8588. Good deals through the end of May for headshots, senior shoots, family shoots, etc.”
Palmano Real Estate Group– Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. “We are excited about our community coming together and helping each other. If you have questions about how the real estate market and your future home plans may be impacted, we are here for you.”
The Impeccable Pig – Monday through Saturday, noon – 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon – 4 p.m.
310 Park South - Monday through Saturday, noon – 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Tugboat and The Bird – Sunday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Private-appointment shopping available between 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Umi Japanese – Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Outdoor patio tables are 6 feet apart. Indoor dining tables are also 6 feet apart, with 25% of normal capacity allotted.
Winter Park Village - See here for Winter Park Village establishment re-open dates. Many are up and running now. Private appointment shopping between 9:30 –11:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. – 5:30 pm.
Park Plaza Hotel – We are adding weekly and monthly rate specials and look forward to welcoming back our long-time guests and friends! Strength Winter Park!
With so many of our friends and family facing cuts in pay, furlough or job loss, it is critical, now more than ever, to have a professional look over your financial profile to ensure stability. Edwards Financial Services has been a part of the fabric of this community for two decades and is dedicated to helping people get through these uncertain times. We invite anyone who needs some guidance to contact our offices today for a COMPLIMENTARY, zero obligation Financial Physical. Let’s face it, sometimes we don’t know what we don’t know. We are here to help using complete confidentiality as our guiding principal. Call 407-657-9400 to speak with our team.
Feed The Need Florida
Feed The Need Florida was created as a public/private collaboration led by Orlando nonprofit 4Roots and 4Rivers Restaurant Group. Through in-kind donations from local restaurants and monetary donations from public entities such as the City of Winter Park, Feed The Need is meeting growing demand for meals here in Winter Park. More than 325 meals are served three days a week at the Winter Park Community Center in Hannibal Square. Restaurants and catering partners may donate food items for local meal prep services at feedtheneedfl.org.
